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Sally McManus becomes the first female ACTU secretary
Read the Sydney Morning Herald‘s profile of Sally McManus, the first female ACTU secretary here. See also “ACTU boss Sally McManus has no problem with workers breaking ‘unjust laws‘” (ABC news) Read More »
Byron Bay to get world’s first solar train?
A solar powered train, thought to be the first in the world, is set to run in Byron Bay as part of a revitalised vision to get the Northern Rivers rail trail on track. Read […] Read More »
Cancel overseas train contract, says Trish Doyle MP
Blue Mountains MP Trish Doyle is a great supporter of rail and a strong advocate for passenger safety. Now she’s calling for the international contract for South Korean consortium Hyundai Rotem to design, manufacture and test the […] Read More »
Upcoming ballot at Central ETR: make sure you vote!
The Central ETR Sub Division is currently holding an election for the position of Depot Organiser. After the decentralisation of Central (WP3), transfers created vacant positions and nominations were called for Depot Organiser, Convenor and […] Read More »
Recent assaults leave Victorian rail workers fearful
Recent assaults on V/LINE conductors have left rail workers in Victoria fearing for their safety and sparked a call from the RTBU for self-defence, first aid and conflict resolution training and a state-funded safety campaign. […] Read More »
RMTU Activist newsletter out now!
The latest edition of the RMTU NZ Activist newsletter for delegates is out! Read it here. Read More »
The latest from NZ
The latest edition of the RMT Union’s magazine is available for download here. Read it online for all the latest from our colleagues in New Zealand. Read More »
Australian principles under attack with decision to cut wages
The ABC’s business editor Ian Verrender writes that the recent FWC recommendation to cut penalty rates for some of Australia’s lowest paid workers shows that our strong industrial relations system, decent minimum wage and social security network […] Read More »
Fake shifts = fake APM
We recently reported a recommendation from the Fair Work Commission regarding Port Waratah rosters. Shortly after that the RTBU wrote to Pacific National seeking clarity on how it calculated the hours. Read the News Flash […] Read More »
Let’s support businesses who won’t cut rates: send your pics!
One of our members from the Blue Mountains has sent in the details of a business which won’t be cutting Sunday and public holiday penalty rates for its staff. Glenbrook Liquor Store has a sign out […] Read More »
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